Compass Box Orchard House Scotch Whisky
Compass Box Orchard House Scotch Whisky is a 46% ABV (92 proof) blended malt — all single malts, no grain — bottled non-chill-filtered with natural colour in a 750mL bottle. The blend leans on Linkwood, Clynelish, and Benrinnes matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, with a whisper of Caol Ila peat underneath — apple, pear, and Earl Grey tea over a creamy vanilla finish. Order Compass Box Orchard House online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 46% ABV (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement (blended malt)
- Production: Linkwood, Clynelish, Benrinnes (approx. shares) + Caol Ila; first-fill bourbon barrels, Oloroso sherry-seasoned butts, custom French oak; non-chill-filtered, natural colour
- Profile: Apple, pear, pineapple, lemon-lime zest, Earl Grey tea, malted ginger, honey, wild strawberries, vanilla shortbread, faint peat
Blended by London's Whisky Whisperer
Compass Box was founded in 2000 by American blender John Glaser in London, and Orchard House (introduced 2021) is its bright, orchard-fruit-forward signature. Compass Box fills its casks at 58% ABV rather than the industry-standard 63.5% — a deliberate choice to extract more oak sugars — and never chill-filters or adds colour. Explore the Compass Box range or browse our full Scotch whisky collection.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of apple, pear, pineapple, and lemon-lime zest with an Earl Grey tea lift. The palate shows malty ginger, honey, and wild strawberries over vanilla shortbread, with a faint trace of peat smoke running underneath. The finish is creamy and vanilla-led.
How to Enjoy
Best neat or with a splash of water to open the fruit. It also makes an outstanding highball — a tall pour over plenty of ice with soda water and a lemon twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What distilleries are in Compass Box Orchard House?
The blend centers on Linkwood, Clynelish, and Benrinnes matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, with a whisper of Caol Ila and smaller parcels of Glen Moray, Balmenach, and Tomatin.
Is Orchard House chill-filtered?
No — it is bottled non-chill-filtered with natural colour at 46% ABV.
What casks is it aged in?
Primarily water-rinsed first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, with Oloroso sherry-seasoned butts and custom French oak casks in the mix.
Bright, orchard-fresh, and unfiltered — add Compass Box Orchard House Scotch Whisky to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.